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Beach Hazards Statement 64, NWS Newport/Morehead City, NC

September 22, 20234 counties in North Carolina

NWS Newport/Morehead City, NC issued this beach hazards statement at Sep 22, 2023, 8:12 PM EDT for 4 counties in North Carolina. It took effect at Sep 23, 2023, 8:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 12 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Sep 22, 2023, 8:12 PM EDT (00:12 UTC)
In effect from
Sep 23, 2023, 8:00 AM EDT
Expired
Sep 23, 2023, 7:58 PM EDT
In force
12 hr
Issued by
NWS Newport/Morehead City, NC

Counties Carteret County, NC, Dare County, NC, Hyde County, NC, Onslow County, NC

The radar

The Morehead City radar (KMHX), 61 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 00:11 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

The nearest sounding before it

Newport, NC (KMHX), launched 00:00Z, 0.2 hours before the alert went out and 61 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Newport, NC at 00:00Z on 2023-09-23Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 33 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Newport, NC at 00:00Z on 2023-09-23The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 477 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
33 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-378 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
495 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
41 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
477 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
822 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
1.8

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The text

As transmitted.

704 
WHUS42 KMHX 230012
CFWMHX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
812 PM EDT Fri Sep 22 2023

NCZ196-203>205-231215-
/O.EXP.KMHX.BH.S.0063.000000T0000Z-230923T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KMHX.BH.S.0064.230923T1200Z-230924T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMHX.SU.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-230923T2200Z/
East Carteret-Northern Outer Banks-Ocracoke Island-
Hatteras Island-
812 PM EDT Fri Sep 22 2023

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT SATURDAY...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT SATURDAY
THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7 to
  12 feet in the surf zone. For the Beach Hazards Statement, 
  dangerous rip currents, large breaking waves expected, and 
  strong longshore currents in the surf zone.

* WHERE...The beaches from Duck to Cape Lookout.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 PM EDT Saturday. 
  For the Beach Hazards Statement, from 8 AM EDT Saturday 
  through Saturday evening.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and 
  localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best 
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Dangerous shore 
  break can throw a swimmer or surfer head first into the bottom 
  causing neck and back injuries. Strong longshore currents will 
  create dangerous swimming conditions.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

Life-threatening rip currents. If caught in a rip current, remain
calm. Swim in a direction following the shoreline. If tired,
float or tread water until out of the rip current. If unable to
escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.

Shore break occurs when waves break directly on the beach. It is
extremely important to protect your head and neck whenever you
are in breaking waves by keeping your hands in front of you at
all times.

Strong longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers into rip
currents, piers, jetties and other hazardous areas. In many
cases, the longshore current is strong enough to prevent swimmers
from being able to keep their feet on the bottom making it
difficult to return to shore.

&&

$$

NCZ195-199-231215-
/O.EXP.KMHX.BH.S.0063.000000T0000Z-230923T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KMHX.BH.S.0064.230923T1200Z-230924T0000Z/
West Carteret-Coastal Onslow-
812 PM EDT Fri Sep 22 2023

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT SATURDAY
THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and strong longshore currents in 
  the surf zone.

* WHERE...Crystal Coast beaches.

* WHEN...From 8 AM EDT Saturday through Saturday evening.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water. Strong longshore currents will 
  create dangerous swimming conditions.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Life-threatening rip currents. If caught in a rip current, remain
calm. Swim in a direction following the shoreline. If tired,
float or tread water until out of the rip current. If unable to
escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. 

Strong longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers into rip
currents, piers, jetties and other hazardous areas. In many
cases, the longshore current is strong enough to prevent swimmers
from being able to keep their feet on the bottom making it
difficult to return to shore.

&&

$$
3 follow-up statements
069 
WHUS42 KMHX 230859
CFWMHX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
459 AM EDT Sat Sep 23 2023

NCZ196-203>205-232100-
/O.EXT.KMHX.SU.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-230924T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMHX.BH.S.0064.230923T1200Z-230924T0000Z/
East Carteret-Northern Outer Banks-Ocracoke Island-
Hatteras Island-
459 AM EDT Sat Sep 23 2023

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING
NORTH OF CAPE LOOKOUT... 
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS 
MORNING THROUGH THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7 to
  12 feet in the surf zone. For the Beach Hazards Statement, 
  dangerous rip currents, large breaking waves expected, and 
  strong longshore currents in the surf zone.

* WHERE...The beaches from Duck to Cape Lookout.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 PM EDT this 
  evening. For the Beach Hazards Statement, from 8 AM EDT this 
  morning through this evening.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and 
  localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best 
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Dangerous shore 
  break can throw a swimmer or surfer head first into the bottom 
  causing neck and back injuries. Strong longshore currents will 
  create dangerous swimming conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

Life-threatening rip currents. If caught in a rip current, remain
calm. Swim in a direction following the shoreline. If tired,
float or tread water until out of the rip current. If unable to
escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.

Shore break occurs when waves break directly on the beach. It is
extremely important to protect your head and neck whenever you
are in breaking waves by keeping your hands in front of you at
all times.

Strong longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers into rip
currents, piers, jetties and other hazardous areas. In many
cases, the longshore current is strong enough to prevent swimmers
from being able to keep their feet on the bottom making it
difficult to return to shore.

&&

$$

NCZ195-199-232100-
/O.CON.KMHX.BH.S.0064.230923T1200Z-230924T0000Z/
West Carteret-Coastal Onslow-
459 AM EDT Sat Sep 23 2023

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS
MORNING THROUGH THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and strong longshore currents in 
  the surf zone.

* WHERE...Crystal Coast beaches.

* WHEN...From 8 AM EDT this morning through this evening.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water. Strong longshore currents will 
  create dangerous swimming conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Life-threatening rip currents. If caught in a rip current, remain
calm. Swim in a direction following the shoreline. If tired,
float or tread water until out of the rip current. If unable to
escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. 

Strong longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers into rip
currents, piers, jetties and other hazardous areas. In many
cases, the longshore current is strong enough to prevent swimmers
from being able to keep their feet on the bottom making it
difficult to return to shore.

&&

$$
723 
WHUS42 KMHX 232108
CFWMHX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
508 PM EDT Sat Sep 23 2023

NCZ047-080-081-240900-
/O.NEW.KMHX.CF.Y.0013.230923T2108Z-230924T0900Z/
Mainland Dare-Beaufort-Mainland Hyde-
508 PM EDT Sat Sep 23 2023

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...1 to 2 feet of inundation above ground level in low-lying
  areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.

* WHERE...Areas along the Albemarle, Croatan, and Pamlico 
  Sounds, Alligator River, and adjacent tidal creeks, areas 
  along the Pamlico and Pungo Rivers and adjacent tidal creeks, 
  and areas along the Pamlico Sound, Pungo and lower Pamlico 
  Rivers.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM EDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Up to 1 to 2 feet of inundation above ground level is
  possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways
  resulting in a low threat of property damage. Some roads and low
  lying property including parking lots, parks, lawns, and homes
  adjacent to the waterfront will experience shallow flooding.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.

&&

$$

NCZ196-203>205-240000-
/O.CON.KMHX.SU.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-230924T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMHX.BH.S.0064.000000T0000Z-230924T0000Z/
East Carteret-Northern Outer Banks-Ocracoke Island-
Hatteras Island-
508 PM EDT Sat Sep 23 2023

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 
  to 8 feet in the surf zone. For the Beach Hazards Statement, 
  dangerous rip currents, large breaking waves, and strong 
  longshore currents in the surf zone.

* WHERE...The beaches from Duck to Cape Lookout.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and 
  localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best 
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Dangerous shore 
  break can throw a swimmer or surfer head first into the bottom 
  causing neck and back injuries. Strong longshore currents will 
  create dangerous swimming conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

Life-threatening rip currents. If caught in a rip current, remain
calm. Swim in a direction following the shoreline. If tired,
float or tread water until out of the rip current. If unable to
escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.

Shore break occurs when waves break directly on the beach. It is
extremely important to protect your head and neck whenever you
are in breaking waves by keeping your hands in front of you at
all times.

Strong longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers into rip
currents, piers, jetties and other hazardous areas. In many
cases, the longshore current is strong enough to prevent swimmers
from being able to keep their feet on the bottom making it
difficult to return to shore.

&&

$$

NCZ195-199-240000-
/O.CON.KMHX.BH.S.0064.000000T0000Z-230924T0000Z/
West Carteret-Coastal Onslow-
508 PM EDT Sat Sep 23 2023

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and strong longshore currents in 
  the surf zone.

* WHERE...Crystal Coast beaches.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water. Strong longshore currents will 
  create dangerous swimming conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Life-threatening rip currents. If caught in a rip current, remain
calm. Swim in a direction following the shoreline. If tired,
float or tread water until out of the rip current. If unable to
escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. 

Strong longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers into rip
currents, piers, jetties and other hazardous areas. In many
cases, the longshore current is strong enough to prevent swimmers
from being able to keep their feet on the bottom making it
difficult to return to shore.

&&

$$
860 
WHUS42 KMHX 232358
CFWMHX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
758 PM EDT Sat Sep 23 2023

NCZ080-240100-
/O.CAN.KMHX.CF.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-230924T0900Z/
Beaufort-
758 PM EDT Sat Sep 23 2023

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

$$

NCZ203-205-241200-
/O.CAN.KMHX.BH.S.0064.000000T0000Z-230924T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KMHX.BH.S.0065.230924T1200Z-230925T0000Z/
/O.EXB.KMHX.CF.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-230924T1100Z/
/O.EXT.KMHX.SU.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-230924T0900Z/
Northern Outer Banks-Hatteras Island-
758 PM EDT Sat Sep 23 2023

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EDT SUNDAY...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT SUNDAY...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to 1 to 3 feet of 
  inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines
  and tidal waterways. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking
  waves of 4 to 8 feet in the surf zone. For the Beach Hazards 
  Statement, dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Northern Outer Banks and Hatteras Island.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 7 AM EDT Sunday. 
  For the High Surf Advisory, until 5 AM EDT Sunday. For the 
  Beach Hazards Statement, from Sunday morning through Sunday 
  evening.

* IMPACTS...Up to 1 to 3 feet of inundation above ground level is
  possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways
  resulting in a low threat of property damage. Some roads and 
  low lying property including parking lots, parks, lawns, and 
  homes adjacent to the waterfront will experience shallow 
  flooding. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and 
  localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best 
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The most likely time for strong rip
  currents to occur is a couple hours either side of low tide,
  which will occur around 9 AM Sunday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

Life-threatening rip currents. If caught in a rip current, remain
calm. Swim in a direction following the shoreline. If tired,
float or tread water until out of the rip current. If unable to
escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.

&&

             Total      Total    Departure                   
 Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood  
            ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 23/03 PM     3.7        3.1        2.8       3-4     Minor    
 24/03 AM     3.1        2.5        2.4        2      Minor    
 24/03 PM     2.8        2.2        2.0        1       None    
 25/03 AM     2.3        1.7        1.7        1       None    
 25/05 PM     2.5        1.9        1.6        1       None    
 26/05 AM     2.4        1.8        1.7        1       None

Coast Guard Hatteras NC
MLLW Categories - Minor 2.5 ft, Moderate 3.5 ft, Major 4.5 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.3 ft, Moderate 2.3 ft, Major 3.3 ft

             Total      Total    Departure                   
 Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood  
            ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 24/04 PM     2.4        1.2        1.4        1       None    
 25/05 AM     2.5        1.3        1.7        1      Minor    
 25/04 PM     2.5        1.3        1.6        1      Minor    
 26/07 AM     2.6        1.4        1.8       1-2     Minor

&&

$$

NCZ196-204-241200-
/O.CAN.KMHX.BH.S.0064.000000T0000Z-230924T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KMHX.BH.S.0065.230924T1200Z-230925T0000Z/
/O.EXT.KMHX.SU.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-230924T0900Z/
East Carteret-Ocracoke Island-
758 PM EDT Sat Sep 23 2023

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT SUNDAY...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 3 
  to 7 feet in the surf zone. For the Beach Hazards Statement, 
  dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Ocracoke Island and Core Banks beaches.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 5 AM EDT Sunday. For 
  the Beach Hazards Statement, from Sunday morning through 
  Sunday evening.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and 
  localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best 
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The most likely time for strong rip
  currents to occur is a couple hours either side of low tide,
  which will occur around 9 AM Sunday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

Life-threatening rip currents. If caught in a rip current, remain
calm. Swim in a direction following the shoreline. If tired,
float or tread water until out of the rip current. If unable to
escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$

NCZ195-199-240100-
/O.CAN.KMHX.BH.S.0064.000000T0000Z-230924T0000Z/
West Carteret-Coastal Onslow-
758 PM EDT Sat Sep 23 2023

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IS CANCELLED...

$$

NCZ047-081-241100-
/O.EXT.KMHX.CF.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-230924T1100Z/
Mainland Dare-Mainland Hyde-
758 PM EDT Sat Sep 23 2023

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...1 to 2 feet of inundation above ground level in low-lying
  areas near shorelines and tidal waterways..

* WHERE...Areas along the Albemarle, Croatan, and Pamlico 
  Sounds, Alligator River, and adjacent tidal creeks, and areas 
  along the Pamlico Sound, Pungo and lower Pamlico Rivers.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Up to 1 to 2 feet of inundation above ground level is
  possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways
  resulting in a low threat of property damage. Some roads and low
  lying property including parking lots, parks, lawns, and homes
  adjacent to the waterfront will experience shallow flooding.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.

&&

$$

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this beach hazards statement went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Newport/Morehead City, NC wrote its last area forecast discussion before this beach hazards statement went out at Sep 22, 7:47 PM EDT, 25 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Sep 22, 7:47 PM EDT, 25 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
747 PM EDT Fri Sep 22 2023

.SYNOPSIS...
Tropical Storm Ophelia will impact the area through Saturday
night. The system will move away from the area Sunday, with
improving conditions.

&&

.NEAR TERM /TONIGHT/...
As of 7 PM Fri...Tropical Storm Ophelia continues to strengthen
this evening as it advances northward towards NC, and is
forecast to make landfall over Carteret County overnight.
Hurricane Watches have been posted for all counties along the
Crystal Coast, as well as the Neuse/Bay Rivers, southern Craven,
and Pamlico counties with the potential for gusts to 85-90 mph
at times. Tropical Storm force winds are occuring along the
coast, and will continue to spread inland overnight. These
strong winds will bring storm surge on both the sounds and
oceans, with up to 4-6 ft of inundation expected on the lower
Pamlico and Neuse Rivers, with additional storm surge and ocean
overwash impacts possible across most other coastal areas as
well. See the COASTAL FLOODING SECTION BELOW for more info.
Widespread moderate rainfall will increase in intensity through
the night as the center of Ophelia continues to move closer,
with flash flooding possible across the area, and a Flash Flood
Watch remains in effect for the entire area.

Tornado risk is still very much present tonight, with the MHX
WSR-88D VWP indicating 0-3km SRH of 692 m2/s2, 0-1km SRH of 441
m2/s2, and 0-1km shear of 42 kt. Only limitation right now is
negligible CAPE, but this will increase tonight especially after
00z. For more details on the forecast and impacts for Tropical
Storm Ophelia, see the Hurricane Local Statement.

&&

.SHORT TERM /SATURDAY/...
As of 3 PM Fri...Tropical Storm Ophelia will move over the area
through the day Saturday with strong winds, storm surge, and
heavy rainfall impacts continuing, but improving conditions
possible later in the day. It is likely that drier air will
begin to wrap into the storm from the south and east later in
the day, with quickly diminishing rainfall coverage, and
possibly some breaks in the clouds in to the afternoon. The more
wind driven impacts, including storm surge are expected to
continue into Sat night.

&&

.LONG TERM /SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY/...
As of 3 PM Fri...
Sunday into next week...Low departs the area to the N and NE,
after this, forecast remains especially murky. Aloft, area lies
in the shear axis between departing troughing associated with
the coastal low and a weak shortwave approaching from the W
crossing through the area late Monday with more zonal flow aloft
slated for Tuesday. Potential for developing weak upper level
troughing over NECONUS sending a cold front through the area
which could lead to a cooler couple of days midweek.

&&

.AVIATION /00Z SATURDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY/...
SHORT TERM /through Saturday/...
As of 7 PM Fri...IFR ceilings are in place at all terminals
except PGV as Tropical Storm Ophelia moves closer to the area.
Expect ceilings to remain below VFR through the TAF period but
some improvements in ceiling heights may occur very close to the
end of the TAF period, particularly at southern terminals.
Additionally, widespread moderate rainfall will continue, with
areas of heavy rainfall possible overnight, leading to
persistent vis restrictions, with IFR vis likely at times.
Finally, strong winds will continue through the TAF period with
crosswind components expected, and LLWS persisting as well.
Overall, very dangerous aviation conditions across eastern NC
over the next 24 hours.

LONG TERM /Saturday night through Wednesday/...
As of 2 PM Fri...Gusty winds continue into Sat night as system
lifts northward and drier air filters in and VFR increases in
coverage. VFR then generally prevails Sunday into early next
week.

&&

.MARINE...
SHORT TERM /through Saturday night/...
As of 3 PM Fri...Very dangerous marine conditions expected
through the period as Tropical Storm Ophelia crosses the area
through tomorrow night. Tropical storm force winds are ongoing,
with hurricane force wind gusts possible mainly south of Cape
Hatteras late tonight into Monday morning. Seas peak at 15-20 ft
late tonight through Saturday morning.

Conditions will improve fairly quickly Saturday night.

LONG TERM /Sunday through Wednesday/...
As of 3 PM Fri...Winds eventually becoming WSWerly early Sunday
as the low departs to the NE. Nerly winds 10-15kt Monday become
NEerly late Mon. SCA conditions possible Tue, as moderate to
gusty NNE winds develop along with building seas.

&&

.HYDROLOGY...
As of 3 PM Fri...Tropical Storm Ophelia will impact eastern NC
today into the weekend. Up to 2 inches of rainfall have already
fallen along the coast, with additional rainfall of 3 to 6
inches possible, with greatest amounts across the inner coastal
plain and south of the Neuse River, with increasing concern
about flash flooding around Jacksonville and Duplin County. A
Flood Watch remains in effect for the entire area. Rainfall
coverage diminishes through the day Saturday as drier air fills
in from the south and east.

&&

.TIDES/COASTAL FLOODING...
As of 3 PM Fri...Powerful swell will bring very dangerous surf
conditions, moderate beach erosion, and the potential for
localized ocean overwash through much of the weekend. Storm
Surge Watches and Warnings remain in effect for most coastal
areas, with potential for life threatening inundation (2-5 ft
agl). Of important note, we will also have to watch for potential
rapid water rises for the soundside Outer Banks Sat. See the
Hurricane Local Statement for the latest on coastal impacts from
Tropical Storm Ophelia. A High Surf Advisory also remains in
effect for beaches from Cape Lookout north this morning into
Saturday evening.

&&

.MHX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
NC...Tropical Storm Warning for NCZ029-044>047-079>081-090>092-094-
     193>196-198-199-203>205.
     Hurricane Watch for NCZ094-194>196-199.
     Flood Watch through Saturday evening for NCZ029-044>047-
     079>081-090>092-094-193>196-198-199-203>205.
     Storm Surge Watch for NCZ045>047-199.
     Storm Surge Warning for NCZ080-081-094-194>196-203>205.
     Beach Hazards Statement until 8 PM EDT this evening for NCZ195-
     196-199-203>205.
     High Surf Advisory until 6 PM EDT Saturday for NCZ196-203>205.
MARINE...Tropical Storm Warning for AMZ131-135>137-150-152-154-156-158-
     230-231.
     Hurricane Watch for AMZ137.
&&

SYNOPSIS...MHX
NEAR TERM...CQD/CB/MS
SHORT TERM...CQD
LONG TERM...CEB
AVIATION...RTE/CB/CEB
MARINE...CQD/CEB
HYDROLOGY...MHX
TIDES/COASTAL FLOODING...MHX
Hazardous weather outlook, Sep 22, 5:21 AM EDT, 14 hours 51 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
521 AM EDT Fri Sep 22 2023

NCZ029-044-079-090>092-193-198-230930-
Martin-Pitt-Greene-Duplin-Lenoir-Jones-Northern Craven-Inland Onslow-
521 AM EDT Fri Sep 22 2023

...TROPICAL STORM WARNING IN EFFECT...
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for eastern North Carolina.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Tropical Storm Warning.
   Flood Watch.

Scattered strong to severe thunderstorms, with a risk for tornadoes,
possible late today into early Saturday.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Tropical Storm Warning.
   Flood Watch.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

NCZ081-230930-
Mainland Hyde-
521 AM EDT Fri Sep 22 2023

...STORM SURGE WARNING IN EFFECT...
...TROPICAL STORM WARNING IN EFFECT...
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for eastern North Carolina.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Storm Surge Warning.
   Tropical Storm Warning.
   Flood Watch.

Scattered strong to severe thunderstorms, with a risk for tornadoes,
possible late today into early Saturday.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Storm Surge Warning.
   Tropical Storm Warning.
   Flood Watch.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

NCZ045>047-230930-
Washington-Tyrrell-Mainland Dare-
521 AM EDT Fri Sep 22 2023

...TROPICAL STORM WARNING IN EFFECT...
...STORM SURGE WATCH IN EFFECT...
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for eastern North Carolina.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Storm Surge Watch.
   Tropical Storm Warning.
   Flood Watch.

Scattered strong to severe thunderstorms, with a risk for tornadoes,
possible late today into early Saturday.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Storm Surge Watch.
   Tropical Storm Warning.
   Flood Watch.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

NCZ195-230930-
West Carteret-
521 AM EDT Fri Sep 22 2023

...TROPICAL STORM WARNING IN EFFECT...
...STORM SURGE WATCH IN EFFECT...
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for eastern North Carolina.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Storm Surge Watch.
   Tropical Storm Warning.
   Beach Hazards Statement.
   Flood Watch.

Scattered strong to severe thunderstorms, with a risk for tornadoes,
possible late today into early Saturday.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Storm Surge Watch.
   Tropical Storm Warning.
   Flood Watch.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

NCZ080-094-194-230930-
Beaufort-Pamlico-Southern Craven-
521 AM EDT Fri Sep 22 2023

...STORM SURGE WARNING IN EFFECT...
...TROPICAL STORM WARNING IN EFFECT...
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for eastern North Carolina.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Storm Surge Warning.
   Tropical Storm Warning.
   Flood Watch.

Scattered strong to severe thunderstorms, with a risk for tornadoes,
possible late today into early Saturday.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Storm Surge Warning.
   Tropical Storm Warning.
   Flood Watch.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

NCZ203>205-230930-
Northern Outer Banks-Ocracoke Island-Hatteras Island-
521 AM EDT Fri Sep 22 2023

...TROPICAL STORM WARNING IN EFFECT...
...STORM SURGE WATCH IN EFFECT...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT SATURDAY...
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for eastern North Carolina.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Storm Surge Watch.
   Tropical Storm Warning.
   Beach Hazards Statement.
   Flood Watch.
   High Surf Advisory.

Scattered strong to severe thunderstorms, with a risk for tornadoes,
possible late today into early Saturday.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Storm Surge Watch.
   Tropical Storm Warning.
   Flood Watch.
   High Surf Advisory.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

NCZ196-230930-
East Carteret-
521 AM EDT Fri Sep 22 2023

...STORM SURGE WARNING IN EFFECT...
...TROPICAL STORM WARNING IN EFFECT...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT SATURDAY...
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for eastern North Carolina.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Storm Surge Warning.
   Tropical Storm Warning.
   Beach Hazards Statement.
   Flood Watch.
   High Surf Advisory.

Scattered strong to severe thunderstorms, with a risk for tornadoes,
possible late today into early Saturday.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Storm Surge Warning.
   Tropical Storm Warning.
   Flood Watch.
   High Surf Advisory.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

NCZ199-230930-
Coastal Onslow-
521 AM EDT Fri Sep 22 2023

...TROPICAL STORM WARNING IN EFFECT...
...STORM SURGE WATCH IN EFFECT...
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for eastern North Carolina.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Storm Surge Watch.
   Tropical Storm Warning.
   Beach Hazards Statement.
   Flood Watch.

Scattered strong to severe thunderstorms, with a risk for tornadoes,
possible late today into early Saturday.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Storm Surge Watch.
   Tropical Storm Warning.
   Flood Watch.

Scattered strong to severe thunderstorms, with a risk for tornadoes,
possible late today into early Saturday.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

In the hours before

Local storm report, Sep 22, 2:58 PM EDT, 5 hours 14 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
258 PM EDT Fri Sep 22 2023

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0157 PM     Storm Surge      3 SE Great Neck         34.90N 76.63W
09/22/2023                   Carteret           NC   Trained Spotter

            Water level 3 ft above normal (2 feet above
            ground level).

&&

RTE
Local storm report, Sep 22, 5:59 PM EDT, 2 hours 13 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
559 PM EDT Fri Sep 22 2023

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0545 PM     Storm Surge      3 SE Great Neck         34.90N 76.64W
09/22/2023                   Carteret           NC   Trained Spotter

            Spotter at Back Creek reported water levels
            4 feet above normal.

&&

DAG
Local storm report, Sep 22, 6:02 PM EDT, 2 hours 10 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
602 PM EDT Fri Sep 22 2023

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0500 PM     Storm Surge      4 S Cedar Island        34.95N 76.33W
09/22/2023                   Carteret           NC   Public

            Water over HWY 12 in Downeast Carteret
            County heading towards Cedar Island.

&&

DAG
Local storm report, Sep 22, 6:27 PM EDT, 1 hour 45 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
627 PM EDT Fri Sep 22 2023

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0520 PM     Tropical Cyclone 1 SE Half Moon          34.82N 77.45W
09/22/2023                   Onslow             NC   Public

            Public relayed report of a large tree down
            on powerlines on Venus Rd. north of
            Jacksonville, NC. Report relayed from social
            media.

&&

DAG

The office that day

Everything else NWS Newport/Morehead City, NC issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Sep 23, 1:50 AM EDTRiver Flood WarningMHXJones20 hr
Sep 23, 6:02 AM EDTFlash Flood WarningMHXCarteret, Onslow3 hr
Sep 23, 7:01 AM EDTFlash Flood WarningMHXCraven, Jones4 hr
Sep 23, 8:40 AM EDTFlash Flood Warning Considerable damage threatMHXBeaufort, Craven, Pitt6 hr
Sep 23, 10:07 AM EDTRiver Flood WarningMHXPitt15 hr
Sep 23, 11:11 AM EDTSmall Craft AdvisoryMHX27 hr
Sep 23, 5:08 PM EDTCoastal Flood AdvisoryMHXBeaufort, Dare, Hyde11 hr
Sep 23, 7:58 PM EDTBeach Hazards StatementMHXCarteret, Dare, Hyde24 hr

Nearby

Beach Hazards Statements in North Carolina, 2023Every beach hazards statement in 2023

Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.